Phipps No. 1
Key Takeaway
Phipps No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Wyoming. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 10.6% in WY) |
| Dam Length | 5,115 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | WY02225 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKESKI, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Phipps No. 1?
Phipps No. 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Phipps No. 1?
Phipps No. 1 is owned by LAKESKI, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Phipps No. 1 built?
Phipps No. 1 was completed in 1999, making it 27 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Phipps No. 1?
Phipps No. 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Phipps No. 1?
Phipps No. 1 has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Phipps No. 1 last inspected?
Phipps No. 1 was last inspected on June 27, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.